Philippine Archipelago Quiz

What is the capital of the Republic of the Philippines?

• Baguio

• Cebu

• Manila

• Davao

Answer explanation

Manila is a part of a metropolitan area. It consists of neighboring cities and municipalities including Quezon City, Pasig City, Pasay City etc. The population in 2003 was around eight million.

What is the "Summer Capital" of the Philippines?

• Baguio City

• Davao City

• Cebu City

• Quezon City

Answer explanation

Baguio City is in the northern part of Luzon in the province of Benguet. Due to the city's altitude, a lot of people go here every summer to escape the heat of the lowlands.

What is the oldest city of the Philippines?

• Manila

• Davao

• Pasig

• Cebu

Answer explanation

Cebu is in the Visayas group of island. It's also known as the "Queen city of the south".

What is the largest island of the Philippine Archipelago?

• Luzon

• Visayas

• Mindanao

• Palawan

Answer explanation

Visayas is a group of islands. Mindanao is the second largest. Palawan is technically part of the Luzon islands.

During World War Two, it was known as "The Rock" due to its fortress and the strong resistance of the USAFFE (United States Army Forces in the Far East) forces. What is the name of this island?

• Corregidor

• Palawan

• Bataan

• Mindoro

Answer explanation

After the fall of Bataan it was the last resistance of the Filipino and USAFFE forces.

Where can you find the marker for "Kilometer 0 (zero)"? It is the distance reference to all points in the country?

• Bonifacio Shrine

• Quezon Monument

• Rizal Monument in Luneta Park

• There is no such thing

Answer explanation

The Rizal monument can be found in Luneta formerly known as Bagumbayan. The monument serve as the starting point of any location in the Philippines.

What is the longest mountain range in the Country?

• Pinatubo

• Caraballo

• Sierra Madre

• Cordillera

Answer explanation

The Sierra Madre mountain range runs from Cagayan in the north to Quezon province in the south, which is almost the entire length of eastern Luzon island.

What is the longest river in the Philippines?

• Agno River

• Marikina River

• Pasig River

• Cagayan River

Answer explanation

It runs through the whole length of Cagayan Valley from Cagayan, Isabela to almost central Luzon.

In the early 1990s, this volcano exploded and it is one the most violent in the 20th century. What is the name of this volcano?

• Mt. Mayon

• Mt. Pinatubo

• Mt. Kanlaon

• Mt. Hibok-Hibok

Answer explanation

It can be found in Zambales province. This volcano was dormant for almost 600 years before the explosion which left most of central Luzon devastated. Up to the present, every rainy season the province of Pampanga and Zambales is still ravaged by lahar.

Where is the highest peak in the Philippines?

• Mt. Pulag

• Mt. Apo

• Mt. Pinatubo

• Mt. Province

Answer explanation

Mount Apo can be found in Davao in Mindanao. It's also an active Volcano.